The 2013 J-POP Summit Festival has announced the launch of the Japan Film Festival of San Francisco, the first fully-dedicated annual Japanese film event for Northern California and the S.F. Bay Area. The week-long Japan Film Festival of San Francisco will take place at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema beginning Saturday, July 27th through Sunday August 4th. The film festival will also be a prominent feature of the 2013 J-POP Summit Festival, taking place across Japantown on Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th.

Official Site: jffsf.org

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J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL Announces Launch Of First Annual 2013 JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL

BERSERK: The Golden Age Double Feature Event
VIZ Media presents the double feature of Berserk at NEW PEOPLE Cinema!

Tickets $25
There are 3pm and 8pm Double Features:

The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King
TRT: 76 minutes, English Dubbed

In a land where a hundred-year-old war rages, he travels alone.
A fearsome mercenary who trusts only his instincts and his sword. Without a place to call home, he bands with the leader of a group of mercenaries called, “The Band of the Hawk.” The charismatic leader and the mercenary bond and an army is formed. Despite their success, the lone warrior questions why he fights for another man’s dreams. Could a horrible fate await them both?

The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey
TRT:92 minutes, English Dubbed

For three years, Guts believed his mission was to pursue Griffith’s dream together with him. But in order to become Griffith’s equal and truly be called his friend, Guts realizes he will have to leave the Band of the Hawk. At the same time, a bloody battle to capture the impenetrable Fortress of Doldrey from the Empire of Chuder is about to begin. The Band of the Hawk will face an army 30,000 strong!

Spring brings the 46th Cherry Blossom Festival to Japantown and the 6th Artist Village to NEW PEOPLE!
During the Cherry Blossom Festivities, NEW PEOPLE and BAZAAR BIZARRE SAN FRANCISCO have traditionally put together the NEW PEOPLE Artist Village, an all-floor vertical art village, and a curated shopping experience to celebrate and support local artistry and craftsmanship. We encourage all visitors of the Cherry Blossom Festival to come step inside NEW PEOPLE to enjoy the art and meet the artists themselves!

OFFICIAL EVENT PAGE HERE >>

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About BAZAAR BIZARRE SAN FRANCISCO:
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as an offbeat entertainment extravaganza to showcase the DIY movement and handmade goods. Bazaar Bizarre has spread across the nation to cities such as Los Angeles, Cleveland, Maker Faire Bay Area and Austin. Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco is a Handmade market, Indie entertainment extravaganza and D.I.Y. Festival all under one roof! We have awesome handmade arts and crafts for sale, DIY workshops such as the world famous Swap-O-Rama-Rama and entertainment.
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About Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival:
The 2012 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival now celebrating its 45th year, is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Each year, over 200,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. Please join us and become a sponsor of this popular Japanese American community event. The event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be charging for their food goods and some retail products; and some specialized events will require a fee. READ MORE >>>

See official site for more info! http://www.japan-nite.com/

SHOW DETAILS:
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Japan Nite at The Independent in San Francisco, CA
Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm / Tickets: $15 / *21+
628 Divisadero, San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 771-1421

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Winners are Jason, Jorge, Chengchi, Teri and Stephanie! Congratulations!

LIZ LISA POP-UP SHOP BY MARUQ opening March 1, 2013

NEW PEOPLE is excited to announce the return of LIZ LISA! Their new pop-up shop presented by MARUQ inside NEW PEOPLE The store ( on the mezzanine level) will open March 1, 2013. Find the latest Shibuya fashion fresh from Tokyo delivered straight to San Francisco!
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About LIZ LISA:
Founded in the popular Tokyo shopping district of Shibuya, the Liz Lisa brand is built upon a fashion fusion of retro-meets-trendy, infused with a touch of feminine luxury and sensuality to accentuate the wearer’s charm and allure. Liz Lisa had their US debut at the J-POP SUMMIT Festival 2012.

**NP Store will be closed for renovation on Thursday, 2/28.